Multimedia and Printing IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Unit 5 Checklist  Complete Assignment  Complete Discussion Board Remember to make your first post before Saturday Post on three different days Check for spelling and grammar Be professional  Flexible Learning Activity Seminar or Quiz IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Unit 5 Objectives  Understand how a video card works  Understand how an audio card works  Know the longevity of data on CD and DVD  Know how to install a multi- function printer  Understand how Inkjet and Bubblejet, and laser printers work IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Agenda  Optical Media  Miscellaneous Multimedia  Monitors and Dot Pitch  Flat Panel and LCD Monitors  Other types of video projection  Sound and Sound Cards  Printer Ports  Types of Printers and Troubleshooting IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Optical Media  CDs  DVDs  Blu-Ray IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

How Optical Media Works IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Rewritable Media  CD-RW  DVD-RW  BD-RE IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

DVD  DVD-5 – 4.37 GB (2 hours of video)  DVD-9 – 7.95 GB (4 hours of video)  DVD10 – 8.74 GB (4.5 hours of video)  DVD 18 – 15.9 GB (8 hours of video) IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Blu-Ray  Uses a blue violet laser instead of red  Maximum data 50 GB IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Installing an Optical Drive  Most optical drives use PATA or SATA connections  External drives use either USB or FireWire IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Monitors and Dot Pitch  CRT Monitors Cathode Ray Tube  LCD Monitors Liquid Crystal Display IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Putting it on the Motherboard  PCI 800 x 600 x 1 byte x 70 = 33.6 MBps  AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) One per motherboard Connects directly to Northbridge Uses Sidebanding Parallel interface  PCIe Serial interface Supports sidebanding IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Troubleshooting Sound  Hardware Check volume Check power Check cables/wires  Software Configuration Application IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Printers  Impact  Non-impact Ink jet Dye-sublimation Laser IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Soft skills – Use Appropriate Language  As no one knows everything about technology, a technician should be humble  Do not use a condescending tone with the customer  Do not use acronyms or technical lingo.  Keep your tone professional IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Soft Skills - Attitude  A good technician with a good attitude: Is proactive rather than reactive. Seeks solutions instead of excuses. Accepts responsibility. Cooperates and enjoys working with others Maintains professionalism Embraces problems as challenges. IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Soft Skills – Work Ethics  Ethics – A set of morals by which you live and work.  Employers want employees with high standards of ethics; people who are honest, trustworthy, and dependable.  Always be professional.  Being ethical establishes a good reputation. IT190 Foundations in Information Technology

Questions? IT190 Foundations in Information Technology